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Agent Name Hypersensitivity pneumonitis antigens
Major Category Biological Agents
Synonyms Acanthamoeba castellani; Acanthamoeba polyhaga; Alternaria species; Animal proteins; Aquatic animal proteins; Aspergillus clavatus; Aspergillus fumigatus; Aspergillus niger; Aspergillus oryzae; Aspergillus species; Aureobasidium pullulans; Avian proteins; Bacillus cereus; Bacillus subtilis; Cryptostroma corticale; Cryptostroma corticale; Endotoxin; Graphium species; Klebsiella oxytoca; Merulius lacrymans; Monocillium species; Mycobacterium avium complex; Mycobacterium immunogenum; Naegleria gruberi; Paecilomyces species; Penicillium citreonigrum; Penicillium species; Penicillum casei; Penicillum frequentans; Penicillum roqueforti; Pullularia species; Rhizopus species; Silk worm larvae proteins; Thermoactinomyces candidus; Thermophilic actinomycetes; Trichosporon cutaneum; Wheat weevil (Sitophilus granarius); TDI, HDI, and MDI; Trimellitic anhydride;
Category Plant & Animal Dusts/Aerosols
Comments Farmer's lung, Bagassosis, Compost lung, Humidifier lung, etc.
Reference Link Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a comprehensive review
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Reference Link Takes your breath away--the immunology of allergic alveolitis
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic Yes
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